Home Improvement

Who better to provide home improvement tips than HGTV Canada stars like Bryan Baeumler, Sarah Richardson and Brian Gluckstein? Whether you’re investing in a major reno or a light makeover, these do-it-yourself home improvement hacks will ensure you get the best return on investment.

6 Ice Cream Makers Worth Trying

Bring some fun into the home by making your very own ice cream. Here are six ice cream makers currently...


7 Worst Home Design Mistakes

There are average home decor flubs, and then there are offenses against design itself. Here, the folks from the Design2Share...


Pumpkin Carving for Klutzes

Want to carve a dramatic Halloween pumpkin but lack the skills to make it happen? Create a statement with this...


Toolbox Basics

As the fall weather turns nippy, we turn our attention to those indoor repairs that may have been overlooked during the...


4 Ways of Looking at a Bicycle

The bicycle is a means of recreation for most North Americans, but in other parts of the world, bicycles have...


How to Compost

Ready to get even greener and cut the amount of trash you haul to the curb every week in half?...


Remove Stains the Environmentally Friendly Way

You don't need to use harsh, and harmful, chemicals to remove that wine stain from your favourite blouse. Everyday household...


Fake It Like a Decorator

You may not have been to decorator school, but you can take a page out of a top designer's playbook....

25 Ways to Cut Household Waste

Looking for new ways to reduce your carbon footprint? Try these clever suggestions for recycling and reusing everyday household objects,...


10 Tips for Setting Your Holiday Table

You need to set a festive table, but you're on a tight budget. Although the holidays can be a costly...


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Step-by-Step Instructions: Knights Who Say Ni!

You'll need to visit a hardware store, a sports store, and a party shop for the components of this costume...


Everything You Need to Know About Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarms come with various features, so choosing the right one can be difficult. Consider some of the following points...


Decorating with Flowers

Flowers are an affordable and quick fix for any room. In fact, there are few décor accessories that can bring...


Keep Your New Home Mould Free

We hear far too much about mould stricken homes. What can you do to set your new home apart from...


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Must-have Pliers and Wrenches

Want to try your hand at DIY home repair? Great! But before you roll up your sleeves and dive in,...


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How To Build a Successful Sunroom

A sunroom can provide you with a small oasis in your home and help you lower your heating bill. But...


8 Home Renovations That Pay You Back

When it comes to home improvements, you don't need to renovate your entire house to breathe new life into it....

Making Old Tile Grout New Again

Ceramic tiles are great, but aging grout can take away from the tiles' good looks. Fortunately, fixing up your grout...


How to Redo any Room

Thinking about redecorating? The first step to designing a great space is figuring out a room's best and worst assets....


Reduce Your E-Waste

These days it's cheaper to throw that broken DVD player, cellphone or TV out and buy a new one. This...


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Green Canadian Communities

We have some important challenges ahead of us when it comes to our environment. Now more than ever, ordinary Canadians...


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Old Things for the New Year

A new year brings resolutions and inspiration for new beginnings. Why not lend some of that inspiration to your home...


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Green Reno on a Budget

If you're like many Canadians, chances are you live in a house that isn't particularly energy efficient or green. Perhaps...

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Your Eco-Dictionary

The green revolution has brought about many changes, including in our language. Are you up on your green lingo? Improve...


Chic and Shabby

Want to make your home zen-like? If you've already de-cluttered your space and have good feng shui, then living in...


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What’s Your Colour?

Feeling blue. Seeing red. Green with envy. Colours often convey how we feel. So how can the colours of your...


6 Quick and Easy Décor Tips

Want to make tired décor snazzy in a snap? Two Canadian TV decorators offer quick and easy ways to improve...


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The Frugal Art Collector

The right artwork can enhance our homes, but many would-be buyers are put off by pricey paintings. But if you...


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10 Tips to a Greener Holiday

Follow our 10 easy tips to create an enviro-friendly and fun holiday. Reducing your carbon footprint is the gift that...